About Tarbosaurus fossils
Tarbosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Tarbosaurus bataar.
The 56 finds on the map come from 3 countries. Mongolia has the most, with 50 (89%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Nemegt, with 49. The rocks are 89.8 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Tarbosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 56finds
- 3countries
- 89.8oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Tarbosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | 50 | 89% |
| China | 4 | 7% |
| Russia | 2 | 4% |
Rock formations that produced Tarbosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Tarbosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Nemegt | 49 |
| Udurchukan | 2 |
| Beds of Nogon Tsav | 1 |
| Jiangjunding | 1 |
| Qiupa | 1 |
| Subashi | 1 |
| Yuliangzi | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Mongolia
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Saurolophus (38)
- Gallimimus (30)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
- Pinacosaurus (24)
- Velociraptor (20)
- Bagaceratops (18)
- Avimimus (8)
- Bactrosaurus (8)
More to explore
Before you go fossil hunting. A dot shows where a find was recorded, not where you may dig. Many fossil sites are on private or protected land and collecting rules differ by country. Check the rules before collecting and never dig on protected sites.
Questions about Tarbosaurus
Where was Tarbosaurus found?
Tarbosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Mongolia, China and Russia. Most of the 56 finds on this map (50) are from Mongolia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Nemegt (49).
How old are Tarbosaurus fossils?
Finds of Tarbosaurus on this map date from 89.8 to 66 million years ago, which is the Cretaceous period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Tarbosaurus fossils near me?
Open the map and press Near me to list the nearest dinosaur finds and the most notable dinosaurs found around you. Remember that a dot shows where scientists recorded a find, not where you can dig: many fossil sites are on private or protected land, so check the rules before collecting and never dig on protected sites.